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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 39.13 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 39.13 and 22.88 is: 31.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 39.13 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/39.13 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 39.13 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.34/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.48

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